Does the export of plush toys require CE and CPC testing and certification?
Date：2024-03-06 10:32:40 Classification
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The export of plush toys requires CE and CPC testing and certification. CE certification is a safety certification of the EU for products imported and sold within the EU. Only products with the "CE certification" mark can be sold in EU member states. There is no need to comply with the requirements of each member state, thus achieving the free flow of goods within the EU member states. Therefore, plush toys exported to the EU require CE certification.
CPC certification is a safety certification in the United States for children's products imported and sold in the United States. All children’s toys and children’s products, including plush toys, sold in the United States must provide a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC certificate for short).
How to do CPC testing of plush toys?
1. Apply for a quotation: Merchants need to submit an application to the testing agency to obtain a CPC testing quotation.
2. Prepare samples: Merchants need to provide samples that meet the requirements to the testing agency. Generally, 2 to 3 samples are required. For stuffed toys containing plastic parts, phthalates testing is also required.
3. Submission for inspection and acceptance: Merchants need to send samples to testing institutions for formal testing and pay corresponding fees. The test cycle time depends on the efficiency of the laboratory and the timeliness of the information provided by the applicant.
4. Test report: After the test is completed, the testing agency will issue a test report that meets American standards, and the merchant will make corresponding improvements based on the test report results.
5. Issuance of CPC certificate: After the merchant passes the test, the testing agency will issue a qualified CPC certificate to the merchant for smooth entry into the US market for sales.
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